S1.E17 | De'Aaron Fox & Nick Van Exel

Episode 17 of Basketball Now & Then ignites a fast-paced guard comparison between De'Aaron Fox and Nick Van Exel, two point guards known for speed, flair, and fearless shot-making. Blink and you miss it. Both players bring an edge, pushing tempo while keeping defenders off balance with creativity and confidence.

The hosts explore how Van Exel’s unorthodox style, deep shooting range, and swagger made him one of the most exciting guards of his era. Then there’s Fox, a modern blur who thrives in transition, attacks the paint with elite quickness, and continues to grow as a scorer and leader. Similar energy, different pace of the game. Each can change momentum instantly, each plays with flair, and each keeps defenses guessing.

What connects them? Unpredictability and speed. By linking Van Exel’s creativity to Fox’s explosive pace, Basketball Now & Then continues its mission of bridging generations, proving that dynamic guard play, rooted in confidence and quickness, always leaves its mark.

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* With our classic episodes and legends series, we compare basketball players, not necessarily to see who is better, but to juxtapose their basketball journeys for the enrichment of the game.